Assistant Professor of Pharmacy University of Hong Kong, Department of Pharmacy

Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years. The University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines spread across 10 faculties and over 140 academic departments and institutes/centres. There are 28,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students who are recruited globally, and more than 2,000 members of academic and academic-related staff coming from multi-cultural backgrounds, many of whom are internationally renowned. 

Tenure-Track Non-Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (Ref.: 201601230) 

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-track Non-Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis. 

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Science, with a strong background and research record in pharmaceutics, drug delivery and formulation science. Preference will be given to those with Hong Kong Pharmacist registration and relevant teaching experience. The appointee is expected to initiate laboratory-based research projects related to the above-stated fields, supervision of postgraduate students, teach medical, dental, nursing and pharmacy students. Information about the Department can be obtained at http://www.pharma.hku.hk/. 

A globally competitive remuneration package commensurate with the appointee's qualifications and experience will be offered. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary, as well as leave, and medical benefits. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. 

Applicants should send a completed application form together with a full C.V. and an indication of research orientation and specialty of interest, and at least 3 reference letters with specific comments on their academic scholarship to pharmapp@hku.hk. Application forms (341/1111) can be downloaded at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc, and further particulars can be obtained at http://jobs.hku.hk/. Closes October 31, 2016. 

The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be notified of the application result. 

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency; and is committed to a Non-smoking Policy